Charging The Battery (Electric Start Units Only) - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

Charging the Battery (electric
start units only)
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some of its charge when not in use for pro-
longed periods of time. If the battery is unable
to crank the engine, plug in the 12V charger
included in the accessory box. RUNNING
THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE
THE BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging
should be done in a dry location.
1. See Figure 3-4. Plug charger into Battery
Charger Input jack, located on the control
panel. Plug wall receptacle end of battery
charger into 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet
and control panel jack when generator is
to be in use.
BATTERY
CHARGER
INPUT
Figure 3-4. Battery Charger Input Jack
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
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